Letter: The bonus

Rick Meyer, New Bern

Friday

Apr 5, 2013 at 12:01 AMApr 5, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Regarding the recent $30,000 “bonus” New Bern City Manager Mike Epperson graciously refused, I applaud him for that. What really bothers me about the entire situation is the fact that the “approval” was in question in the first place.

Regarding the recent $30,000 “bonus” New Bern City Manager Mike Epperson graciously refused, I applaud him for that. What really bothers me about the entire situation is the fact that the “approval” was in question in the first place. Why is it that some of the alderman understood it was approved and others didn’t? The situation clearly has an odor to it and I applaud whoever is responsible for bringing the entire situation to light.

Clearly, pardon the pun, transparency is in a fog with the current New Bern administration. My compliments to those who voted not to approve the “bonus” and to those who voted for it I request that bonuses for any alderman, mayor or city manager be placed on an agenda of a regular meeting, not a Saturday work sessions. I also agree with having the city attorney present at all alderman meetings.

Bonuses for high-paid government officials are always in question, especially in our current economy. Some of us have taken pay cuts, seen our retirement pay and benefits decreased while watching gas prices rise, food prices rise and government bloat at our expense. Those in government, at all levels, need to cut the fat, stop the pork and quit the under the table deals. Can we start by voting for someone at the local level who will seriously consider this?

Rick Meyer, New Bern

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